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Believe it or Not....This used to be a stock Dorfman Pacific
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:11 pm
by Indycrazy5187
While salivating for our Magnoli HJ's, myself and my brother (COW: Penitent Man) rebashed and replaced the ribbon on this DP. With the instructions from Indyfalco (thanks dude), we turned this mediocre hat into a contender. My brother rebashed the hat and I reshaped the brim and put the chocolate brown ribbon on. The ribbon was purchased at JJ hat center in NYC on 5th ave. Below is a link to a video i made and pics of the hat.
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw56KlgNkBk
Open crowned:
http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man001.jpg
rebashed without ribbon replacement
http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man003.jpg
Me wearing the Final product:
http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man004.jpg
http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man007.jpg
http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man008.jpg
http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man010.jpg
My brother Joe wearing a great hat (Penitent Man)
http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man011.jpg
http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man013.jpg
Bow side:
http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn70 ... man009.jpg
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:16 pm
by IndyBlues
I think the hat looks pretty good, although you really didn't leave us with many choices. Great or Good?
'Blues
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:23 pm
by The Penitent Man
Thanks Man
We tried to include the bad option but when we went back to edit it wouldn't let us...besides...if someone had a negative observation they would surely post it
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:31 pm
by mufflowne
So I take it you chickened out?
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:34 pm
by Indycrazy5187
mufflowne-When I saw indyfalco's method, I figured that why not...I wanted to see how it would look if I would do it...and i think we did a good job...im sure I'm not the only one that would consider what you offered me...thanks for the offer though
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:51 pm
by IndyFalco
NICE !!!
Good job, You Did It !!!
and you took it that step further and got a new ribbon on it. Very Good !!!
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:59 pm
by Indycrazy5187
yea JJ hat center had a million ribbons...and I just asked for the darkest ribbon they had and luckily it turned out to be the right one.
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 11:28 pm
by Indiana MarkVII
I didn't vote yet, but I would say good job. To be great, I was looking for a little up swoop in the back and this Dorfman looked flat. But overall, a big improvement on a Dorfman.
A new ribbon from JJ
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:28 am
by YARVTON
How much did JJ charge to replace the ribbon?
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:48 am
by Indycrazy5187
10 bucks...5 for the ribbon if you just want the ribbon....another 5 if you want them to replace the old one with the new one
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:16 am
by The Penitent Man
Indiana Mark VII,
I thought about the swoop in the back after I finished bashing the crown, but the dorfman is so loaded with stiffener my brother (IndyCrazy) suggested to leave the back alone as it wont sit right on a chair or tabletop...and i dont have a hat stand
I CANT WAIT FOR MY MAGNOLI HJ BY FEDORA!!
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:29 am
by Indycrazy5187
The Penitent Man wrote:Indiana Mark VII,
I thought about the swoop in the back after I finished bashing the crown, but the dorfman is so loaded with stiffener my brother (IndyCrazy) suggested to leave the back alone as it wont sit right on a chair or tabletop...and i dont have a hat stand
I CANT WAIT FOR MY MAGNOLI HJ BY FEDORA!!
me too
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:36 am
by Zombie Jones
I voted "good". It's a good looking hat, but...well, let me put it this way. IMO the one thing that says "Indiana Jones hat" is the squared/non-tapered crown. The crown on your DP is too tapered/rounded (particularly when viewed from the front) for my tastes.
Of course, that's just my opinion; I could be wrong.
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:55 pm
by Indycrazy5187
Zombie Jones wrote:I voted "good". It's a good looking hat, but...well, let me put it this way. IMO the one thing that says "Indiana Jones hat" is the squared/non-tapered crown. The crown on your DP is too tapered/rounded (particularly when viewed from the front) for my tastes.
Of course, that's just my opinion; I could be wrong.
Yes it is tapered but the crowns on DP's are way too small...if we would've went any tighter it would've looked weird.
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:31 am
by IndyFalco
Hey guys, how soon will your Magnoli HJ be at your hands? I've been waiting to see whether or not I want to purchase one but I want some insider information from someone who owns one. When you get it, do you mind telling me about? I'm particularly interested on how tall the hat is.
awesome
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:33 am
by The Penitent Man
I'll give you the scoop as soon as i get it in the snail mail IndyFalco...Im sure it will be a nice piece from what Iv'e heard and seen around here
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:25 pm
by Indycrazy5187
IndyFalco wrote:Hey guys, how soon will your Magnoli HJ be at your hands? I've been waiting to see whether or not I want to purchase one but I want some insider information from someone who owns one. When you get it, do you mind telling me about? I'm particularly interested on how tall the hat is.
awesome
Johnny Fedora owns a Mag HJ..you could talk to him if you're eager to find out since I think we're at least a month away from getting ours...But if you want our input..you'll be the first to know
